Author: [NIEMEIJER TABAK] (PUBL.),
Title: Ned. Indië; Reisindrukken. [Cover title: Nederlandsch Indië]. [Eerste druk; First edition].
Description: [Groningen], Theodorus Niemeijer Tabak, [..], 1923. Small folio, original thin boards, coloured illustrated frontcover featuring a scenery in a Javanese Village. (32)pp. of frdvtipyibr text with 119 small coloured tipped-in plates, coloured map of the Dutch East Indies printed on lower outer cover, text printed within a narrow decorative typographical border. Popular dutch language account of a journey to and through the Dutch East Indies, touching upon country and indigenous population groups, culture heritage and traditions, daily life and ceremonies, theatre, etc., which is preceded by information of the Overland voyage to Genua and subsequent sea-voyage to the Colony. A so-called Plaatjesalbum, a promotional publication by a dutch Wholesale dealer in Tobacco, Theodorus Niemeijer, Groningen Municipality, the Netherlands. Complete Album in good condition.

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